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The U.S. Army is one of the most technologically advanced militaries in the world, and much of this is reflected in their cutting-edge artillery systems. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look...
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Providing ground troops, the U.S. Army is the largest of the U.S. military service branches. The Army’s over 460,000 active-duty soldiers (as of 2022) comprise 35.4% of the military’s total...
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Gunship helicopters began their ascent to prominence during the Vietnam War. Originally modified from transport helicopters, these aircraft were armed with machine guns and rockets to support ground...
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Military spending is paramount to power and success – why the U.S. military is considered one of the most powerful in the world. Compared to other nations, the spending that the United States does...
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In the wake of World War II, tanks earned their spots in militaries around the world as crucial assets as a result of their versatility and firepower. While these armored vehicles played a pivotal...
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The modern tank has dominated the battlefield since it first emerged in World War I. Militaries around the world have employed tanks for decades in conflicts ranging from land wars in Africa to the...
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Since its inception in December 1861, the Medal of Honor has been awarded for acts of heroism and bravery by U.S. servicemen as a symbol of the highest level of duty one can perform for their...
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World War II was a global conflict that started in 1939 and ended in 1945. In these short years, most of the world’s nations would be pulled into what is known as the deadliest conflict in human...
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One of the most destructive military assets to ever see the battlefield was the tank. Rising to prominence in World War II, tanks littered the European Theater on both sides of the war. Tanks...
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Despite World War II ending just years prior, the military machine of the United States did not slow down in the 1950s. Although most of Europe was rebuilding during this time, war was raging...
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The 1960s were a tumultuous decade for the United States on the military front. During this time, U.S. had to confront the Cuban Missile Crisis and then would enter the Vietnam War just a few years...
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During the 1980s, geopolitical tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States were at all-time highs, and this was largely reflected in the buildup of arms at the time. Both nations were...
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The 1970s were a transitional decade for the United States in more ways than one. During this time, U.S. forces pulled out of Vietnam after roughly a decade of fighting in the jungles of Southeast...
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